Inhalation apparatus



Nov. 19, 1935. E. slLTEN INHALAII'ION APPARATUS Filed Dec. 17, 1952 5 g n a 4 a i INVENTOR ATTORNEY.

il l) Patented Nov. 19, 1935 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE Application December 17, 1932, Serial No. 647,768 In Germany November 28, 1931 6 Claims.

This invention relates to an inhalation apparatus and a method of using the same. More particularly, it is directed to a device adapted and intended for applying medicinal liquids to the mucous membranes oi the nose and throat. There have been proposed and used a number of devices for spraying the nose and throat with liquids, which devices consisted essentially of a receptacle for the liquid and a means for providing air to atomize the same and spray it into the nose or throat. Generally there was provided a hollow rubber bulb which was manipulated by the hand to cause air to ow through the device. Such a bulb had numerous disadvantages, first, in that it deteriorated with age and soon became useless for the purpose. Furthermore, in use the bulb would often be collapsed and then would not return to its original inflated condition. The air pressure obtainable by such a device was relatively low, was not steady and was often not effective in atomizing the liquid.

The present invention is intended to obviate the difficulties of prior devices of this kind and to provide an apparatus which is convenient and easy to use, which is highly effective for its intended purpose, which is adapted to be stored in a small place and which may be readily used without inconvenience.

In practicing my invention I provide an atomizing device of special construction and attach thereto, by means of a flexible tube, a hand pump for providing the necessary air pressure for atomization. The pump is so constructed that the body of the individual is adapted to hold it in place leaving both hands free to manipulate the pump and to hold the atomizing device.

In the accompanying drawing constituting a part hereof and in which like reference characters indicate like parts:

Figure 1 is a perspective View of my device showing the same in use by an individual;

Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view, some parts being shown in elevation of the atomizing device shown in Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2, but showing the device in inoperative position;

Figure 4 is a plan view of the attachment used in Figure l; and

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the attachment which is used when treating the nose.

The device consists essentially of a pump cylinder I, having a collapsible extension 2, and a handle 3, whereby a pump piston may be manipulated. The air outlet 4 is connected to a flexible tube 5 attached to atomizing device 6.

(Cl. 12S-173) An extension 'I is hinged at 8 to the bottom olf the pump. One hand 9 of the individual grasps the handle 3 of the pump and his leg or thigh I rests upon extension 'I of the pump. His other hand II grasps the atomizing device 6, and he holds the mouth piece in position as shown at I2. By causing reciprocation of the handle 3 of the pump a steady stream of air at a constant and effective pressure is caused to ow through the atomizing device and thus into the mouth. 10

The construction of the atomizing device is such as to rfacilitate the atomization. It includes a tube I3 of glass or other material, the lower end of which is closed and the upper end I4 of which is ground to receive a stopper. A tubular extension I5 provides a means for attaching the flexible tube 5 thereto. On the opposite side of the device is a ground opening I6 for attachment of the fittings shown in Figures 4 and 5.

A ground glass or other stopper Il has a handle 90 I8 which in the operative position shown in Figures l and 2 points in the direction of the operator. The stopper has a tubular opening I9 connecting with the opening in extension I5 and it further has an opening 2l] leading into the out- 25 let I6 of the device. An extension 2| on stopperl I1 having the opening I9 extends downwardly and terminates by means of a curved portion 22 in an air exit opening 23 which causes air to leave s aid opening 23 in an upward direction. A 30 short tube 24 at a slight angle to the vertical ls attached to part 22 with the upper opening adjacent opening 23. The lower end of tube 24 opens into and is immersed in the liquid in the device.

When the mouth is to be treated there is provided a device as shown in Figures 2 and 4, consisting essentially of a hollow body 26 preferably of glass having a ground end 21 to fit tightly into opening I6. On the opposite end thereof is an enlargement 28 having a ridge 29 whereby it may be held in the mouth oi the operator.

When'the nose is to be treated a device such as shown in Figure 5 is used. It consists of a similar hollow body 30 having a ground end 3l to t into opening IE5. A pair of tubes 32 and 33 connected to part 30 terminates in portions 34 and 35, respectively, which are adapted to be inserted into the nostrils. When in use air is forced from the pump through tube 5, passageway I9 and out through 50 opening 23. This causes liquid from tube 24 to be atomized and to impinge upon the wall 25 of tube I3. The atomized stream is then deflected by the wall into opening 20 and device 2B or 30 as the case may be. When the device is not in use the handle I B is turned as shown in Figure 3, thus sealing the contents of the tube I3 so that the liquid cannot spill. By reason of the construction the stopper. I1 may be readily removed, carrying With it all of the operating parts of the device. The tube I3 may then be easily cleaned' and the operating parts having been removed are also readily available for cleaning purposes.

Although I have described my invention setting forth a single embodiment thereof, and although I have described my invention giving the details of construction and use thereof, it is to be understood that my invention is not limited thereto, but is to be considered as directed broadly to the ideas set forth above. My invention is not to be limited except in accordance with the claims attached hereto.

What I claim is:

1. Inhalation apparatus comprising an atomizing chamber adapted to be held by the hand, an applicator secured thereto, a flexible tube attached t0 said chamber, a pump attached to said tube and an extension thereon adapted to be held by the thigh to hold said pump in operative position.

2. Inhalation apparatus comprising an atomizing chamber adapted to be held by the hand, an applicator secured thereto, a flexible tube attached to said chamber, a pump attached to said tube and a hinged extension thereon adapted to be held by the thigh to-hold said pump in operative position.

3. Inhalation apparatus comprising an atomizing chamber adapted to be held by the hand, an applicator detachably secured thereto, a flexible tube attached to said chamber, a pump attached to said tube and an extension thereon adapted to be held by the thigh to hold said pump in operative position.

4. Inhalation apparatus comprising an atomizing chamber adapted to be held by the hand, an applicator secured thereto, a flexible tube attached to said chamber, a hand operated reciprocating pump attached to said tube and an extension thereon adapted to be held by the thigh to hold said pump in operative position.

5. Inhalation apparatus comprising an atomizing chamber adapted to be held by one hand, an applicator detachably secured thereto, a flexible tube attached to said chamber, a hand operated reciprocating pump attached to said tube and a hinged extension thereon adapted to be held by the thigh to hold said pump in operative position, said pump adapted to be operated by the Vother hand.

6. Inhalation apparatus comprising an atomizing chamber adapted to be held by one hand, an

applicator secured thereto, a flexible tube at= tached to said chamber, a pump attached to said tube and an extension thereon adapted to be held by the thigh to hold said pump in operative position, said pump adapted to be operated by the other hand.

ERNST SILTEN. 

